Trojans blank North Penn in weekend action

The Pottstown Trojans youth sixth-grade football team blanked visiting North Penn 20-0 last weekend.

The Trojans’ scoring started on a 50-yard drive with good runs by Tyree Jeffcoat and Ezra Figueroa. But it was Payton Reid’s 10-yard touchdown pass to Corey Cottman that put the Trojans up 6-0. With North Penn trying to put together a drive in the second quarter, Jonathan Oister intercepted a North Penn pass to give possession back to Pottstown. Josiah Wiggins then scored for the Trojans on a 60-yard quarterback keeper, with Aidan Webber adding the extra point to put the Trojans up 13-0 at the half.

The Trojans great defensive effort continued into the second half, stopping North Penn on all its possessions. In the third quarter Pottstown put together a great drive that put the game out of reach. With ground-gaining runs by Tre Bass and Aidan Webber, it was Wiggins’ 22-yard touchdown run that finished the drive, with Webber again adding the extra point, upping the Trojans lead to 20-0. Great offensive efforts were put in by Josh Doyle, Lance Simms, Jared Hill, Jordan Kirtz, Mathew Walker, Perry Butts, Donovan Towson, and Kito Thompson, while great defensive efforts came from Tyvier Alexander, Trey Bass, Terrell Sanders, and Juelz Allen, who also recovered a fumble.

The win put the Trojans record at 2-1 for the season.

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Spring-Ford

Spring-Ford traveled to Governor Mifflin this past week and the Mustangs just didn’t have the horses to hang with the Rams, who won 22-6. In a defense dominated first half, Spring-Ford pushed across one touchdown to lead by six at halftime. After receiving the kickoff to start the second half, Spring-Ford marched down the field using their ground game, scoring a touchdown and adding a two-point conversion. On their next possession Spring-Ford used its passing game and scored again, adding a two-point conversion to build its lead. On the ensuing kickoff Mifflin scored their only touchdown of the game. Spring-Ford dodged a bullet on the Mustangs next possession when the Mifflin receiver was hit just before he crossed the goal line and fumbled into the end zone. The fumble was recovered by Spring-Ford who used their ground game to run out the clock.

Spring-Ford is 2-0 on the young season under coach Jason Kerkusz. They had won against Exeter, 44-0, previously.

Norchester Red Knights

Flag Division

The Norchester Flag Football team faced a strong Springfield team last weekend, on Springfield’s home turf. The Red Knights started out strong with big runs resulting in touchdowns by Matt Rodgers and Cimir Langley. On their next possession, the Red Knights’ Cimir Langley ran back 10 yards to avoid defenders, then all the way down the field, scoring another touchdown.

The team played hard and gave a great effort. There were some great stops by Gabbie Werner-Huth, Daniel Randolph, and Cimir Langley. Frankie Hartman, Ryan Kerlin, Tyler Maack, and Evan Sydlosky contributed to the Red Knights running game. Big blocks were made by Jacob Bunting, Caden Nihart, and Patrick Smith.

100-pound Division

Springfield Delco 28, Norchester 0: The Red Knights got off to a slow start in the first quarter giving up a quick 28 points. But the team stepped up and shut down the Springfield offense with the Red Knights’ defense holding Springfield to a scoreless second half. On Norchester’s defense, stand-out players were Omarion Paschall and Travis Harvey, who had huge stops on the line and in the backfield. The offense was spurred by Dylan Lukowski picking up tough yards at fullback.

120-pound Division

Springfield Delco 34, Norchester 20: The Red Knights played an exhausting game against Springfield. After falling behind early, the Red Knight players kept their heads high. Justin Robinson scored all three touchdowns, two through the air on brilliant passes from Marcus Martin. Robinson also added a touchdown on the ground. Cole Meredith and Tyshawn Harvey provided two extra points. Meredith, Ricky McCutchen, and Darrian Seaman provided solid protection for the offense. Defensive support was provide by Jamal Adams, Joe Garvey and Ryan Mathews. Scott Honicker, back from injury, provided strong defensive support as well.

REC WRAP

Ray Feick, of Gilbertsville, took first place in all six of his events in the weight pentathlon, winning the competition with a meet record 3,016 points at the University of Delaware Throwing Classic last weekend, closing out his 2013 competition with a big bang.

Feick took first in the hammer with a 90-3, first in the shot put with a meet record 29-1, first in the discus with a 72-6, first in the javelin with a 62-5, first in the 12-pound weight with a 40-5, and first in the 25-pound super weight with a meet record 22-10.

About the Author

Rosemarie Ross is a veteran sports reporter for The Mercury. A native of Germany, she began her career with the former United Press International pioneering the role of women in sports reporting. She was worked in Trenton, Phladelphia and Patterson, N.J. and has covered pro sports and boxing. She is a member of the National Hall of Fame for her boxing coverage. She covers high school sports -- and loves it. Reach the author at rross@pottsmerc.com
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